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Karen
XY Black Star Promos XY177a/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY177a/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Market price
- €62.98
- Artist
- Hitoshi Ariga
What it does
Each player shuffles all Pokémon in his or her discard pile into his or her deck.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Karen card, numbered XY177a, was released as part of the XY Black Star Promos series in 2016. It originated as a special promotional card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to feature the Elite Four member Karen from the Johto region. The card’s primary purpose was to provide players with a competitive Supporter card, as its ability to shuffle all Pokémon from each player's discard pile back into their decks served as a powerful counter to strategies reliant on graveyard manipulation.
The card features artwork by Megumi Mizutani, who has been a prolific illustrator for the franchise for many years. Her design for the Karen card emphasizes the character’s dark-type aesthetic and stoic personality, consistent with her role in the Pokémon Gold and Silver games. Upon its release in the West, the card was highly anticipated by the competitive community due to its game-altering effect, and it remains a sought-after piece for players who value both its tactical utility and its representation of a classic Elite Four member.
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